Had a nice time with my love. We saw some more mushrooms we havent come across yet. Nice cook trails.

Great trails that are decent on distance but friendly on steepness. Enjoy a few creeks and some North Carolina plants. Trails can be small but are well marked. Map is at trailhead so you can plan your journey. There are a couple stagnant ponds that probably product a decent amount of mosquitoes. Dogs are welcome but bikes are not. Went on a weekend and no problems with crowds. There is a porta potty at the trailhead as well.

Beautiful walk, perfect for my active 16 month old. And the dogs really enjoyed it too. Very shaded and it wasnt buggy when I went. Quiet from all the city noise

About a month ago my friend’s car was broken into with window smashed. I saw another review left for June and this one happened in late July/early August. So this has happened at least two times. There was blood left on the vehicle and the authorities took the sample in to look for matches. Otherwise this is a great trail, I’m just really bummed that we don’t feel safe to go there anymore. If you go just be sure to leave your door unlocked and leave absolutely nothing in there if you don’t want your window smashed.

Great for walking or trail running.I went at 8:00 a.m. on a Thursday morning and only saw one other person. Parking is limited to about six or seven cars.Pros- There are four five different paths equaling about four miles.- All paths are packed- All the paths are shaded and wooded, so perfect for long walks during a hot Carolina summer.- Very few people in the morning.- Very quiet, cant hear any nearby traffic.Cons- Paths will get muddy in places after a recent rain.- Not sure how often the paths are maintained, came across several downed trees during my run.-While this didnt happen to me, another reviewers car was broken into so put all valuables out of sight.- No local facilities, but there is a porta-potty in the parking lot.

A beautiful place to escape the city, and feel like you are in a forest! Wear long pants to protect yourself from the mosquitos and prepare to walk in a bit of mud on some of the trails.

6/20/20 visited with my parents, they came from out of town. We came back from the trails and their car was vandalized. rocks were thrown at the window and door. Its sad as my dad had kept this car in perfect condition.We saw 4 guys circling the parking lot on bicycles (probably acting as lookouts). When we approached them, they left. I think if we were there a few minutes later, the window would have been smashed open. When we 1st arrived to the park, the parking lot was full. When we got back from the trails, there was just our car and one other in the parking lot.Its a shame because the trails themselves are wonderful. But, I dont think its safe for anyone to be there by themselves.

Quite small but very nice that is local. You can walk the whole place in a few hours with a variety of trails. Strongly recommend.

Very nice, wooded trail. Could be more work done to upkeep the trail but then again that’s the beauty of nature. I wouldn’t recommend small children on some of the paths and highly recommend women to never go alone or to have some form of protection with them.

Very pleasant and shaded oasis. Not too flat and not too hilly. The trails are not always meant for two, so be careful.

NOT SAFE! They broke into my husbands car and stole everything from my bag!

My happy place. I am so grateful for places like Ribbon Walk and this happens to be very close to home.

LOVE! I do wish that they had bike trails but the hiking trails are beautiful! There are picnic tables around the pond and in the open area with big trees, but no grills. I love that they have signage informing visitors of history.

Great shady swampy trails, not steep or rocky. Great for the whole family. Hidden gem.

Nice trails. Beautiful, considering its pretty much in the city.We went on a nice day in December and loved it.Be warned: its fairly well maintained, but quite likely to be muddy if its rained recently. The trails werent exactly well marked, but we didnt have any trouble.

Creepy woods! I went with a friend yesterday. We walked down a trail weve been to before, the only thing was for some reason they closed it off to hikers.As we started walking back we heard a big animal walking through the forest. I mean HUGE animal snapping branches and twigs, but whenever we would turn around or yell out to it there was no response. We kept hearing a grunt or a deep breath, in repetitions of 2. We heard it a couple more times until we ran back to the two ponds by the stone walk way.I dont know why they closed off my favorite trail, and I have never heard an animal like that before. It felt like it was stalking or following us. Just be careful, walk in pairs, dogs are a plus. You never know what you will see in these nature parks.P.S: My BF thinks it was BIGFOOT lol

Do not come here unless you want your car broken into.

A true secret gem! The beech trees are amazing! One of my favorites!

A nice walk in the woods, easy to forget you are just outside the city

4 stars since it was a beautiful spot as much as it was run down. You can complete a quick walk here in about 30 mins. Trails are beautiful and some wildlife add to the adventure. We saw toads, geese, and ducks. If you like nature this is for you. Best part is it is close to most parts of Charlotte.

Good place for a walk, but few or no facilities. Trail map is available for download. Very small parking area.

Fantastic little nature trail with easy access from the University City area. Make sure to bring your bug spray.

Great photography spot! Its quiet and clean. Definitely a hidden gem in Charlotte.

Nice for what it is. Not as developed as some of the other nature preserves. Parking is very limited. There are no water fountains so bring some with you. There is one porta jon at the parking area which was well maintained. We hiked all trails there in about 2 hours, around 3.5 miles.

Such a nice place to walk! We had a great time with our puppy and our Daughter :)

Absolutely love this place! Magical, peaceful, natural beauty. A carpet of these tiny flowers today. 2/24/18

Great trail for all ages!

Took some great photos out here for this time of year. Will come back in the summer.

Its a nice FREE quiet place to have a peaceful stroll with a loved one or by yourself. I wouldnt recommend it for kids, especially if not supervised because there are no barriers around the ponds. Go to the bathroom before you go....only a porta potty was available!

Beautiful, peaceful well kept secret. Teacup terrier approved!

Good walking trail inside Charlotte city..

Great place to enjoy nature very quiet and uncrowded yet so close to town

Trails could be better maintained and better marked but it is in a convenient spot!

Great trails!

Beautiful. Got lost on the Irwin branch of the trail and got chased by some dogs, but no biggie. Saw a very majestic Herring in the creek.

A rustic and not-so-developed nature preserve. A good place for trail running and nature walk.

Very peaceful walk. Saw a few animals. Beautiful trees and water

Very beautiful place out here will definitely come by again!

Nice shady walk for a hot summers day. Dog friendly.

Don’t park at the entrance if you’re the only car there. Thieves busted my driver side window and broke into my car. Park rangers are pretty useless.

Nice Park

Beautiful forest walk only 20 minutes from Charlotte.

Wish there was a little more parking space but whats available is sufficient for the number of people that go there. Great trails and there are plaques that give historical info about the park. A nice way to spend the afternoon.

Ur car will get broken into. Stay away!!!

Very peaceful and serene place so close to urban access still quiet and less crowded. Nice trails.

Great trail with and good wilderness

Nice trails, dog friendly. Could use more parking but otherwise very nice place

If you want to do a little hiking this is a nice place to go, nice and woodsy. This park closes at dark.

Nice walk in the woods. Small parking lot no bathroom. Wear bug spray and might be muddy in spots after rain.

Very nice place to visit. Great nature trail.

The recent rain had flooded one of the bridges so we were not able to complete the trail we started. Other than that the trails seemed to be well maintained and clearly marked. Looking forward to exploring more next time.

Its a good size with nice trails, lots of turtles, and birds to watch, but the mosquitoes are OUT OF CONTROL out there. The entire trail is swarming with them. Take some bug spray.

Beautiful park... Very clean and trails are awesome

Cool trails with plenty of bodies of water nearby

I like to walk at this park every weekend it’s clean and has some beautiful views. it’s less crowded on the weekdays.

Its so nice

A great place to take in nature!

Ribbon Walk is an escape from the city, within city limits. Be advised that there is a grass parking area without restrooms, permanent staff, or security, although the parking area is often patrolled by police and rangers.The primitive, emblazened trails and mature, deciduous trees are the best features of this preserve. Its truly an urban wildlife sanctuary and one of Charlottes most special places because of its location.

Some real nice trails, but there are some drawbacks. The parking area is way too small and too close to the main roads. This probably is the reason so many cars get broken into in this sketchy part of town.

My favorite part is the walk through the beach trees

A few small sections are overgrown and the bugs were bad near the water, but this trail system was a diamond in the rough. You can faintly hear traffic in every part of the preserve, but its wild enough that you can forget youre in Charlotte.There are some informational signs that teach you about species and the history of the land. Trail markers are plentiful. This area is good for hiking or running, but I dont think cycling is allowed.

An absolute pleasure good scenery and great for walks alone with the family or pets.

Although the water was kind of mucky, considering how close this is to center Charlotte I could not be happier. My experience was extremely great trails, mostly undeveloped, minimal foot traffic at the time of day we went. Also saw lots of turtles, sounds of woodpeckers, owls, birds singing, a very clean stream and large variety of butterflies. I really enjoyed my little escape there in a peaceful natural setting.

My favorite place for a quick escape from the city. Nice leisurely walks, clean, big enough you dont run in to many people

Just real wet but other than that it was very peaceful and I enjoy it

They have a blue green algae warning for the ponds here

Great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Great to walk around, its got a couple cool ponds and just a really nice area to have access to.

Needs a new map, trails are pretty clear if you have time to get lost. Going the back way you end up on a street way and you literally walk through the forest following rocks to find your way. Its super fun if youre into a woodland adventure without leaving the city. Weekdays and weekend evenings are pretty empty

Best trails

Beautiful place, not great for fishing tho

Beautiful place to walk my dog.

I love this place! Full of nature and great paths to choose from.

This shouldnt be labeled as a trail. I was disappointed by the scenery. They had turtles there at least and they were mating

Beautiful peaceful place to walk around and enjoy nature. No restrooms except one Port a Potty that doesnt get a lot of maintenance. Only a small gravel parking lot. No playground equipment or courts either. Just trails and a few tables and benches here and there. A pond is tucked away in there. Its a chill spot with basically no amenities.

We decided last minute to go check this place out. The trees are beautiful! Most of the trail is shady and it was very peaceful. I would love to go again.

There for work. Good weather.

Ribbon Walk is a great place to go whether you just want a nice stroll in nature or you want to go birding. Just remember that spring is here.

A great place to have a quiet walk in the woods. The only issue is that the parking area is fairly small but its not usually a problem since not many people know about the place.

Great little park just outside Charlotte. A few different trails to choose from. Visited on a Monday evening and had the place to myself! An enjoyable spot to just walk and listen to the birds.

Quiet relaxed and very interesting

Go its awsome

Enjoyed our walk but our car window was busted out while we were there:(

For a quick refreshing soothing walk, it’s great. Quiet!

Great park to walk

Peaceful place been a spot to relax since moving here years ago

Good trails close to the city

Beautiful Ribbon walk!

Ribbon walk is a pretty area, it is a great place to walk

Disappointing scenery with ill-kept trails. Evidence of firearm use and littered with tires. Still, the most nature youll find within 15 minutes of Charlotte.

This wondrous location offers beauty all year long

Best hiking near uptown

Trails could use a better map

Nice escape if you are not looking to drive too far from city.

Outstanding hiking in a very undeveloped park. Beautiful, quiet place

Very muddy. Some trails are closed.

Great forest getaway in the city

Beautiful

Nice place to walk with my dog.

Good park to trail running

Great park and trails. Never crowded.